Candied Apples: The Ultimate Fall Treat
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Candied apples are a delicious and easy-to-make fall treat. They are perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any other fall occasion. This blog post will show you how to make candied apples at home, with step-by-step instructions and photos.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 dozen apples, peeled and cored
- Your favorite toppings, such as sprinkles, nuts, or candy melts
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and syrupy.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Dip each apple in the hot syrup, coating it all over.
- Sprinkle the apples with your favorite toppings.
- Let the apples cool on a wire rack.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
- To make the apples even more festive, use different colors of sprinkles.
- Store the apples in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Enjoy!
